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Session 2007-08 Publications on the internet Welsh Affairs Committee Publications

Welsh Affairs - Second Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 17 December 2007. Contents Terms of Reference 1  Introduction Background Introduction of the additional learning needs proposed LCO House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution The Welsh Affairs Committee's inquiry Joint scrutiny with the Assembly Committee 2  The proposed Order on additional learning needs The "identifiable need" for the proposed Order Powers for a purpose 3  Definitions of terms used in the proposed Order The definition of disability Physical or mental impairment The courts and the WHO definition of disability Leaving "disability" undefined Significantly greater difficulty in learning Additional needs arising from circumstances The Scottish definition: additional support for learning Able and talented children Education in a different language from that used at home Travel arrangements Conclusion Conclusions and recommendations Formal Minutes Witnesses List of written evidence List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament ORAL AND WRITTEN EVIDENCE 7th November 2007 21st November 2007 Written Evidence

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